⚡️ Russia using peace talks to stall US sanctions, Zelensky says. "It's important… Posted on 17/06/2025 By hansol The Kyiv Independent – > 189 orig date 2025-06-12 08:26:42 11:20 12-06-2025 ⚡️ Russia using peace talks to stall US sanctions, Zelensky says. "It's important for them to show (U.S. President Donald) Trump that there is a diplomatic bridge between Ukraine and Russia," President Volodymyr Zelensky told Bild.